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Michael O'Shea

How does the brain work? The Brain, A Very Short Introduction provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how ...
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How does the brain work? The Brain, A Very Short Introduction provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. Our knowledge of subjects such as brain processes, perception, memory, motor control and the causes of ‘altered mental states’ have been hugely improved by modern neurological research. These insights may pave the way for future developments, such as artificial intelligence, gene therapy, drugs by design, as well as revolutionizing transplants.Less

Richard Passingham

Cognitive neuroscience was born in the late 1970s when the study of patients who had suffered brain damage or injury to limited parts of the brain revealed different components and the ...
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Cognitive neuroscience was born in the late 1970s when the study of patients who had suffered brain damage or injury to limited parts of the brain revealed different components and the processes taking place in the brain. Cognitive Neuroscience: A Very Short Introduction outlines the nature and scope of this relatively new field and the techniques available, focusing on investigation of the human brain. It explains what brain imaging shows, points out common misconceptions, and gives a brief overview of the different aspects of human cognition: perceiving, attending, remembering, reasoning, deciding, and acting. It concludes with a discussion of the exciting advances that may lie ahead.Less